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How to get there
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Kill Devil Hills travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kill Devil Hills

With a population of 6.683, Kill Devil Hills is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kill Devil Hills deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Kill Devil Hills

Kill Devil Hills in January
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kill Devil Hills in January
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kill Devil Hills in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Kill Devil Hills, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.

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How to Get to Kill Devil Hills

Plane

Although Kill Devil Hills doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 107 km from Kill Devil Hills. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, KLM and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kill Devil Hills departs from Akron and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Kill Devil Hills is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 268 km from Kill Devil Hills. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in Raleigh.

Plane

Although Kill Devil Hills doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 107 km from Kill Devil Hills. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, KLM and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Kill Devil Hills departs from Akron and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Kill Devil Hills is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 268 km from Kill Devil Hills. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in Raleigh.

Airports near Kill Devil Hills

ORFNorfolk
PGVPitt-Greenville
PHFNewport News Intl

Airlines serving Kill Devil Hills

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,784 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,288 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,254 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,419 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,038 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,904 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,031 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,126 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kill Devil Hills

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Outer Banks Beach Club and Travelodge by Wyndham Outer Banks/Kill Devil Hills.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kill Devil Hills

Most booked hotels in Kill Devil Hills

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John Yancey Oceanfront Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3420 reviews)
$62+
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Hilton Garden Inn Outer Banks/Kitty Hawk
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1118 reviews)
$101+
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Holiday Inn Express Nags Head Oceanfront By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1010 reviews)
$105+
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Hilton Vacation Club Beachwoods Kitty Hawk
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 154 reviews)
$114+
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Shutters on The Banks
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1698 reviews)
$71+
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Holiday Inn Express Kitty Hawk - Outer Banks By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1323 reviews)
$115+
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Renting a car in Kill Devil Hills

Renting a car in Kill Devil Hills costs $194 per day, on average, or $388 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 72% more expensive than at Norfolk.

Expect to pay $3.37 per gallon in Kill Devil Hills (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.43 and $53.90. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kill Devil Hills, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Kill Devil Hills costs $194 per day, on average, or $388 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 72% more expensive than at Norfolk.

Expect to pay $3.37 per gallon in Kill Devil Hills (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.43 and $53.90. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kill Devil Hills, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

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